1997 Audi A4 1.9L Diesel · R110 AAV
1997 Audi A4 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 409,673 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 409,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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R110 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 409,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R110 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Audi A4 (R110 AAV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
R110 AAV Mileage History
- 07/01/2023391,611 mi
- 16/01/2024397,934 mi+6,323 mi
- 09/01/2025403,174 mi+5,240 mi
- 14/01/2026409,673 mi+6,499 mi
- 14/01/2026409,673 mi
Average of roughly 5,980 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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